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UTech Forges Historic Partnerships with Health Providers

 

Official Signing: Seated from left, Prof. Ashok Kulkarni, Deputy President, Dr. Ernest Madu, CEO and Chairman, Heart Institute of the Caribbean, Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ, President, Dr. Neville Walton, Executive Director, Winchester Surgical and Medical Institute sign MoU documents formalizing collaborative arrangements.  Witnessing the historic signing is Associate Prof. Eugenie Brown-Myrie, Dean, College of Health Sciences and Dr. Colin Gyles, Acting Dean, Faculty of Science and Sport. The signing ceremony was held on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Lillian’s Restaurant, UTech Papine campus.

 

The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) has forged a historic partnership with renowned health providers, the Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) and the Winchester Surgical and Medical Institute (WSMI) that will see a wide range of mutually beneficial outcomes in such areas as research, academic programmes and health services.  The formal signing of memoranda of understanding with the two institutions was held at a special ceremony on Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Lillian’s Restaurant, UTech Papine campus.

UTech President Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison,OJ in welcoming the partners on board said that the collaboration will be immediately beneficial to UTech student athletes.  “We want to ensure that not only have we established the Faculty of Science and Sport that will study the scientific underpinnings of sports, sports performance and sports management, but we want to ensure the preparation of our athletes to the best possible physical fitness and mental conditioning.” 

The President noted that the partnership with the HIC – the premier centre of excellence for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases in the Caribbean, will facilitate the assessment of the heart in relation to athletic performance.  He explained that the WSMI – a one-stop health care facility offering a wide range of surgical and medical services, will bring minimal invasive surgery and protection to help in the treatment of a number of problems which in the non-modern setting required major cuts and interventions.  “With modern ambulatory and sport surgery, in a short time athletes can undergo surgery and return to their training,” said President Morrison, emphasising that, UTech is serious about the total embracing of sport - the performance, the study, the care.  “This collaboration brings it all together,” he said.

Dean of the College of Health Sciences, Associate Professor Eugenie Brown-Myrie welcomed the twin signing as the “dawning of a new day at UTech.”  The Dean noted that both agreements will be beneficial for the College in meeting requirements for training at clinical sites and for experiential learning and internship opportunities for students.  She noted that the recently launched Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) programme offers specializations in cardiovascular pharmacology therapy and sports medicine.

Acting Dean of the Faculty of Science and Sport, Dr. Colin Gyles, in lauding the value of partnerships to national development, said that “we must make the best of what is available everywhere to have a national product that can compete with the rest of the world.”  He noted that both the WSMI and the HIC being centres of excellence in their own right in partnership with UTech makes for “a winning, world beating team.”

CEO and Chairman, Heart Institute of the Caribbean, Dr. Ernest Madu who is also Adjunct Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Imaging Technology in the College of Health Sciences told the gathering of academics and members of the medical and sporting fraternities that his Institute was pleased to be partnering with UTech to advance infrastructural and human resource development, emphasizing that collaboration is the best way to go in a low resource environment.

Dr. Neville Walton, Executive Director, Winchester Surgical and Medical Institute said that the Institute was pleased to be collaborating with UTech in the development of athletes and Jamaica’s future professionals in areas of research and new technology initiatives.  Dr. Walton announced that UTech student athletes and members of the UTech community will benefit from discounted rates for services provided at the Institute.

Heart Institute of the Caribbean
The Heart Institute of the Caribbean (HIC) is the premier centre of excellence for the treatment of cardiovascular diseases in the Caribbean.  Under the MoU arrangements both institutions will share joint information on research and programmes in cardiovascular medicine and sports physiology, including but not limited to:

• Designation of the HIC as a Centre of Excellence for Cardiovascular Medicine and Sports Physiology at UTech
• Training and certification for studies in Cardiovascular Technology, Biomedical Engineering, Cardiovascular Nursing, Paramedic Technicians, EKG Technicians and Physician Certifications in Cardiovascular Techniques and Procedures, and other allied Health or clinical disciplines.
• Faculty, physician and student/trainee exchange
• Scientific conferences, seminars, workshops and symposia
• Clinical rotations and internships
• Grant applications and research collaborations
• Community outreach activities and programmes
• Healthcare and Medical Informatics Technology Development
• Discounted health services to the UTech community

Winchester Surgical and Medical Institute
The Winchester Surgical and Medical Institute (WSMI) is a one-stop health care facility – the only of its kind in the Caribbean, offering a wide range of surgical and medical services with specialization in ambulatory surgery.  Under the Memorandum of Understanding arrangements with UTech, the institutions will cooperate on matters related to sports science; instructional delivery; surgical and medical management including but not limited to:

• Designation of WSMI as a Centre of Excellence for Ambulatory Surgery, Medicine, Sports Medicine & Surgery, and Research at UTech
• Surgical and medical management of athletes, staff and students of UTech
• Discounted health services to the UTech community
• Resource sharing
• Staff development and training
• Continuing education and public education programmes
• Joint publications

Dr. Lorenzo Gordon, President of the Cuba/Jamaica Friendship Association hands over to Associate Professor Eugenie Brown-Myrie, Dean, College of Health Sciences, one of 300 lab coats donated to the University.

 

Donation of Laboratory Coats

The Cuba/Jamaica Friendship Association in the spirit of collaboration used the occasion to donate 300 white laboratory coats for conducting research work in the University's laboratories.  The donation was made by President of the Association Dr. Lorenzo Gordon.

Prime Minister Golding officially hands over Government Dental Auxiliary School to UTech

President Prof. the Hon. Errol Morrison, OJ, (left) shares a hearty laugh with Prime Minister Hon. Bruce Golding on his arrival at the Alfred Sangster auditorium on Tuesday, August 31 for the launch of the School of Oral Health Sciences.  Looking on is Mr. Ali McNab, Prime Minister’s Representative on UTech’s Council.

Prime Minister Bruce Golding has officially handed over the Dental Auxiliary School formerly operated by the Ministry of Health to the University of Technology, Jamaica.  The Prime Minister was keynote speaker at a ceremony held on Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium, UTech  for the official launch of the now UTech School of Oral Health Sciences in the College of Health Sciences.

In his address, the Prime Minister noted that the launch of the new School of Oral Health Sciences was a significant development symbolizing the continuation of the remarkable growth, expansion and diversification of UTech.  While commending the institution for its significant growth both in enrolment and in the wide array of course offerings, the Prime Minister urged the University to never lose sight of its original mandate for the development of the technical human resource capacity to contribute to Jamaica’s economic and social development. 

Mr. Golding said that partnering with educational institutions to assume some of the training responsibilities formerly held by Government will provide scope for expansion of tertiary offerings and will assist Jamaica to meet some of the critical needs for its national development, noting that the transfer of the Dental Auxiliary School was an important development in the provision of needed advanced training in dentistry. He said that he expects UTech will not only deliver the courses at the required standard but has every confidence that the University will improve on its value by synergizing other programmes for the full integration of dental training.  He also commended the University for beginning the training of Dental Surgeons, a programme which previously required the Government to send persons abroad.

In addressing the issue of University graduates acquiring more marketable skills needed for national development, the Prime Minister noted that “it is an anomaly that in a country like Jamaica with a shortage of critical skills we can have so many graduates facing challenges finding employment.”  He bemoaned the fact that the Ministry of Labour issues too many work permits for skills that cannot be found in Jamaica.  “Students need to be guided in their choice of subjects and encouraged to pursue courses that will provide opportunities for building a foundation for a rewarding and enriching life”, he said. 

 

UTech set to pioneer the training of Oral Health Care Professionals in Jamaica

Dean of the College of Health Sciences, Dr. Eugenie Brown-Myrie in her remarks gave the commitment that UTech will improve on the dental programmes formerly offered by the Ministry of Health.  UTech has partnered with a Canadian company, Marmicmon Integrated Marketing and Communications Limited to provide accelerated internationally accredited dental programmes in Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene which began at the start of the 2010/2011 Academic Year.  In addition to these accelerated programmes the School of Oral Health Sciences offers specialist programmes in Dental Laboratory Technology, Dental Nursing/Therapy and the Doctor of Medical Dentistry (DMD) which also commenced at the start of the 2010/11 academic year.

It is projected that these programmes will train some two hundred (200) oral health professionals per cohort to improve the provision of dental services to the Jamaican public as well as for overseas employment. 

Professor Michael Patterson, International Marketing Director, Marmicmon Integrated Marketing and Communications Limited, said that his company was committed to the development of oral health education of Jamaica.  The programme, he said, was the largest and most advanced technology-aided programme of its kind in the English-speaking Caribbean.  Prof. Patterson expressed hope that the benefits of the collaboration with UTech will transform health care in Jamaica and ensure access by everyone to good oral health care.

In providing an overview of the School of Oral Health Sciences, Dr. Irving McKenzie,  Adjunct Professor of Dental Surgery in the College of Health Sciences emphasizes that,  “we cannot be healthy without good oral health.”  He assured the audience that UTech was intent on establishing a strong correlation between evidence-based dentistry and proper health care, noting that many major and life threatening ailments can be linked to periodontal gum diseases including heart attack and stroke. 

 

Colgate pledges support
Ms. Keisha Cardoza, Senior Product Manager of Kirk Distributors Limited and Colgate Jamaica Ltd. congratulated UTech for its vision in recognizing the need for a local training institution which offers a full range of dental care programmes.  She further noted that partnering with UTech’s School of Oral Health Sciences was in keeping with the company’s commitment for the promulgation of good oral hygiene in Jamaica.  She announced her company’s commitment to provide 2000 units of toothpaste and tooth brushes to the School of Oral Health Sciences as well as two scholarships valued at US$6,000.00 to two students enrolled in the dental nurses programme for the 2010/2011 Academic Year. 

Deputy Chairman of UTech’s Council, Hon. Dorothy-Pine McLarty presided over the launch ceremony.  In her welcome she disclosed that the partnership arrangement will see UTech spending  some US$ 1 M in developing the  School of Oral Health Sciences at Arthur Wint Drive while Marmicmon will spend in the region of some $US 500,000 to assist with the retrofitting of the facility. “We welcome this partnership and we are confident that the School of Oral Health Sciences will grow from strength to strength,” she said.  Mrs. Pine-McLarty also told the gathering that the existing dental service to the community will be greatly expanded at the Arthur Wint facility in keeping with UTech’s commitment to community service. 

Sharing pleasantries following the end of the ceremony from left, President Morrison, Prof. Michael Patterson, International Marketing Director, Marmicmon, IMC, Dr. Kofi Nkrumah-Young, Vice President, Planning and Operations, Dr. Eugenie Brown-Myrie, Dean, College of Health Sciences, Dr. Geraldene Hodelin, Director, UTech Academy and Mrs. Dianne Mitchell, Vice President, Student Services and University Registrar.

UTech will provide paediatric oral health care by way of a wide range of services and will further collaborate with Marmicmon to embark on a sealant programme to treat over 600, 000 school children annually.  This is a cost effective method of reducing the DMF (decayed, missing and filled) rate in Jamaica and is an effective preventative measure which will reduce future requirements for dental care (the preventative approach).  This School will also facilitate quality dental care in remote/rural areas of Jamaica via a mobile dental clinic reaching persons who would have been otherwise not serviced.

The ceremony was attended by members of the medical and dental fraternities, members of faculty and administration, dental students and members of the diplomatic corps.

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) moves into High Gear at Calvin McKain Library

Miss Jody-Ann Sadler, Library Clerk, Calvin McKain Library, UTech, demonstrates the automatic hand-held scanner used to log and track book rentals from the library.

The Calvin McKain Library (CML) at UTech is currently conducting a full implementation of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology in the facility. The Project, launch on May 7, 2009 is expected to be completed in 2010. This is a pioneering project as it will be the first RFID library implementation in the Caribbean.
RFID is a wireless technology that is used to track, trace or identify an individual item or group of items. It has been adopted increasingly by libraries in developed countries, enabling them to manage the materials in their collections more effectively. Overall, the system provides considerable benefits in terms of speed, capacity, accuracy, and reduced labour input for the processes involved.
The first phase of this initiative began in 2008 with a pilot project which was funded through a grant to the University’s School of Computing and Information Technology (SCIT) from the Regional Fund for Digital Innovation in Latin America and the Caribbean (FRIDA), with assistance from 3M Jamaica. 3M provided hardware at concessionary prices, including exit sensors (security gate), inventory readers, and staff workstations.
The second phase, now in progress, involves a complete implementation including the tagging of all library books and other print materials.   The new RFID system will be integrated with the Library Integrated Management System (LIMS) presently used by CML.
The system is being implemented in collaboration with the Calvin McKain Library staff and is the brainchild of Dr. Paul Golding and Vanesa Tennant, both lecturers from the School of Computing and Information Technology, UTech. 

UTech Welcomes Over 1000 New Students as the 2010/2011 Academic Year Begins

The University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) hosted its annual Orientation Week Programme for over 1000 new students from August 23 to August 28, 2010.  Students participated in activities throughout the week which included academic counselling, introduction to cultural and recreational programmes, safety and security guidelines and guided tours of the campus to assist new students in their transition from secondary education to University life.
Former Prime Minister and Pro-Chancellor of UTech, the Most Hon. Edward Seaga, ON, PC delivered the keynote address. He informed the students that they had entered a new arena of their lives and encouraged them to remain steadfast in order to attain their goals.   “The only way out of poverty is to work...... education is an end in itself” he said. 

Orientation Week in Pictures:  Orientation Week 2010

Orientation Day

 

Mrs. Dianne Mitchell, University Registrar welcomes new undergraduate students for the Academic Year 2010/2011 at Orientatation Day held on Monday, August 23, 2010 in the Alfred Sangster Auditorium.
The Academic Induction Ceremony was held on Thursday, August 26 which marked the beginning of the academic year, and served as the University's official welcome to incoming undergraduate students. Students were also introduced to faculty as well as senior staff who processed in academic regalia.	Mr. Termard Butterfield (l), UTech's Students' Union President carries the Mace preceeded by the Most. Hon. Edward Seaga, ON PC, Pro-Chancellor of UTech during the Academic Procession.
New students recite the New Students’ Pledge at the Academic Induction Ceremony held on Thursday, August 24, 2010 at the Alfred Sangster Auditorium, UTech.	Enthusiastic students browse one of the many booths on display at Orientatation Day held on Monday, August 23, 2010 in the Alfred Sangster Auditorium.

Highlighting Excellence

Dr. Noel Brown Appointed to American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

Dr. Noel Brown, Senior Lecturer and Director of the Mechanical Engineering Programme, UTech

Dr. Noel Brown, Senior Lecturer and Director of the Mechanical Engineering programme in the School of Engineering was appointed as an International Member of the Thermophysics Committee of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) in April 2010.
The Thermophysics Committee is a committee of the AIAA that is responsible for:

• Organizing and planning thermophysics sections of AIAA/ASME conferences, symposium, meetings
• Publications
• Selecting papers for presentation at conferences
• Nomination of awardees at conferences
• Promotion of the thermophysics branch of engineering

UTech Students Shine at JCDC Festival of Foods

A team of eight students from UTech’s School of Hospitality and Tourism Management in the Faculty of Business and Management impressed judges at the recently held Jamaica Cultural Development Commission’s (JCDC) Regional Festival of Foods, copping seventeen (17) medals – six gold, six silver and five bronze for their innovative and creative use of indigenous Jamaican foods.  A second place award for “Best Use of Tastee Cheese” was also received.  Led by Lecturer, Simone Walker-Barrett, six first year Food Service Management degree students, one General Catering and one Baking Technology student entered the event.   Categories entered were, Batters and Doughs, Desserts, Main Course and Sponsors’ Products (Grace Earth Chef Veggie Mince and Tastee Cheese).  All student entries received an award as detailed below.

First Year Food Service Management Students
Lorenzo Lowton	Gold	Scotch Bonnet Cheese Bread
	Bronze	Papaya Chutney
Ann Hardy	Gold	Jackfruit Scones with Rum Soaked Raisins
	Bronze	Jackfruit Cheesecake
Akeeli Dixon	Gold	Jackfruit Jerk Chicken Pizza with Calaloo Sauce and sweet potato crust
	Bronze	Naseberry Cheesecake
Phillipa Whitby	Gold	Sorrel Braised Chicken
	Silver	Otaheiti Apple Upside-down Cake
	Bronze	Sweet Potato Pudding
Lendave Burton	Gold	Bacon Cheddar Loaf
	Gold	Cassava Carrot Nut Muffin
		2nd Best overall use of Tastee Cheese
Sharicka Clarke	Silver	Grace Earth Chef Chilli
	Bronze	Otaheiti Apple Tart
General Catering and Baking Students
Janet Beckford	Silver	Lemongrass Spiced Pork Sausage with Coconut Tumeric Sauce
	Silver	Caramelized Banana Bread Pudding
Delareese Mills	Silver	Cornflake Chocolate Chip Mint Cookies
	Silver	Plantain Surprise Sausage

Students from left, Lorenzo Lowton, Ann Hardy and Akeeli Dixon pose with their gold medals and some of their award winning entries.
Jackfruit jerk chicken pizza with calaloo sauce and sweet potato crust		Scotch Bonnet Cheese Bread

UTech ICT Lecturers Awarded Scholarships for PhD Programmes

Lecturers in the School of Computing and Information Technology, Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Miss Sherene  Bogle and Miss Vanesa Tennant have been awarded doctoral scholarships to pursue PhD studies in computer science.

Miss Bogle, Lecturer and Programme Leader, received the 2010 Fulbright Latin American Scholarship Programme Award to pursue the Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD in CS) degree at the University of Georgia, Athens, USA.  The doctoral programme is an advanced intensive programme designed to take scholars to the frontier of knowledge in the key areas of computer science and to prepare graduates for careers in research and teaching at universities, government or industrial research laboratories, or advanced development. 

Improving Intelligent Tutoring Systems

Miss Bogle’s research interests are in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Intelligent System Development and Ubiquitous Computing.  This includes developing algorithms and representation techniques languages for probabilistic reasoning, techniques for improving human computer interaction and collaboration in problem solving and intelligent tutoring systems, as well as modelling the behaviours of intelligent tutoring systems.  The Fulbright Scholar notes that on her return to Jamaica, she intends on improving intelligent tutoring systems with optimal guided tutoring and diagnostics capabilities and corrective mode.

Miss Bogle previously received the EU Scholarship (2003 – 2004) and completed a Master’s Degree in Software Engineering at the University of Bristol, England.

Miss Vanesa Tennant has been awarded a Doctoral Scholarship from the University of Canterbury, New Zealand to pursue a Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting and Information System with a concentration on Information Systems beginning in August 2010 for a period of three years.  Miss Tennant’s research will investigate the Nature and Determinants of Post Adoption of Innovation in small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).  She intends to examine the infusion process for increased organizational effectiveness through the use of IT application.  Miss Tennant notes that, “my research will apply a comprehensive approach to post adoption phenomena which is critical for further advancement of IS research, as omission of actual mechanisms may result in erroneous conclusions.”  The proposed technology for this research is Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).  Miss Tennant anticipates that the findings of her research will provide practitioners, academics and government policy makers with empirical insights on salient factors that may affect post adoption in the SME sector and provide a framework that can be applied to other technological innovations.

Miss Tennant is the recipient of a number of awards including the Prime Minister’s National Youth Award for Excellence in Academics (2007).  She has authored over twelve publications in international Conference and Journals.

Focus on Community Service

Students benefit from Annual 'Teach the Youth' summer programme

 

Mrs. Mary Clarke (at podium) Children's Advocate addressing the gathering of students and parents at the launch of the 11th annual "Teach the Youth" Summer Programme at the Caribbean Sculpture Park, UTech.

On Monday, July 12, 2010 the Students’ Union of the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) launched its 11th annual “Teach the Youth” Summer Programme at the Caribbean Sculpture Park, Papine.  The three-week programme, which ran from July 13 to 30, was designed to provide a variety of educational as well as social activities for the upliftment of Jamaica’s inner city youth.  Participants ranged from ages seven to seventeen and were drawn from the Institution’s surrounding communities of Kintyre, Tavern, Highlight View and August Town.  
President of the UTech Student Union, Temard Butterfield said that it was a pleasure to give back to these communities, showing them that the UTech family cared. "UTech is known for our development in community service and giving back to the community. This programme is one in which we try to exhibit the heart of giving... so as we embark on this venture it is my prayer that we will work together and make it a success," said Butterfield.  He added that interest in the programme has intensified this year, as there has been a major increase in registration. The success of this year's programme will be assessed, he said, by the enthusiasm of the children, by their willingness to learn, and by the dedication of the volunteers.  There are sixty volunteers drawn from UTech and the National Youth Service.

 

UTech Deputy President, Prof. Ashok Kulkarni bringinig greetings at the Launch Ceremony.

Prof. Ashok Kulkarni, Deputy President, UTech in speaking at the Launch Ceremony, informed the gathering which consisted of students, parents and key community representatives that community service was a major thrust at the University.  He also commended the Students ’ Union for its initiative whilst bemoaning the fact that student performance in science and mathematics was very poor and it was imperative for teachers to find innovative modes of delivery to motivate our young people to perform well in these subjects.   “These students who participate in the summer programme should be made aware that they too can become future students at UTech”, he said. 
Children's Advocate Mary Clarke, who was speaking at the Ceremony, commended UTech for implementing the programme and called for more volunteerism in Jamaica.  "Volunteerism must be encouraged in Jamaica. We must continue to build the spirit of volunteerism among our youth. Our children in Jamaica need more programmes like these to help them to adapt to appropriate activities and keep them out of trouble with the law," she said. 
She encouraged the children benefitting from the programme to seize the opportunity.  “This is a marvellous opportunity.  Learn what you can and then share it with others who were not able to benefit”, said Clarke.

Mr. Roy Johnson, Motivational Speaker

“We are I can people....what would the world be if there was no Jamaica?”  This was the opening remark of Mr. Roy Johnson, guest speaker.  He reminded the audience that God had a purpose for each one of us and each one of us can make a difference despite our circumstances.  “Hav e no one set limitations for you”, he said.  Mr. Johnson used his watch phrase “watch de RIDE”, to stress the importance of Respect, Integrity, Determination and Excellence in our daily lives. 

10^th Annual Community Service Conference

Mr. Seymour Riley, Director, Community Development and Service welcomes students at the 10th Annual Community Service Conference held on Tuesday, August 24, 2010 in the Alfred Sangster Auditorium. The theme of this year’s Conference was "Each One Reach One: Imparting Change Together". The Community Service Conference organized by the Community Service Secretariat is mandatory for all first year students who are also required to complete 40 hours of community service as a pre-requisite for graduation from the University.

 

Guest Speaker at the annual Community Service Conference,Mr. Michael Maragh, Director, Finance at the Accountant General, addresses a very receptive audience about the importance of perserverance and seizing opportunities. "Take nothing for granted, acquire an appreciation for everything and never compare yourself with others......focus on what you want", he said.

 

Dr. Hamilton, Vice President, Development, told first year students that their tertiary experience should not just be about acquiring academic skills and competencies but should also be an important opportunity to provide service and volunteerism – factors important for transforming the economy. "Be proud of the privilege you have to serve," she said.

Mr. Sawn Stultz (l), 2nd year student, Faculty of Law, accepts his community service certificate for most outstanding teacher on the Teach the Youth Programme. The programme is an iniatiative of the UTech Students’ Union which provides eductional as well as social activities for the youth who live in communities surrounding UTech during the summer.

Mr. Seymour Riley (right), Director, Community Development and Service, UTech presents Mrs. Patricia Eves-McKenzie, University Counsellor, with a certificate for outstanding service to the community service development programme.

UTech’s Council Approves establishment of the College of Business and Management

On August 24, 2010, the Council of the University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) at its extraordinary meeting held August 24, 2010, approved the Proposal for the Establishment of the College of Business and Management retroactively to June 15, 2010. 
The new College of Business and Management will comprise the UTech/JIM graduate School of Advanced management which offers the flagship MBA programme, the School of Business Administration, School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, the School of Entrepreneurship and the soon to be launched Caribbean School of Baking.

US Flood Expert discusses Management Strategies for the 21st Century
……at UTech/US Embassy Public Lecture

 

United States retired Brigadier General, Professor Gerry Galloway, Research Professor, Glen L. Martin , Institute and Professor of Engineering , University of Maryland and Energy & Climate Partnership of the Americas Fellow on Climate Migration/Water Management makes a point to the audience during his lecture on “Facing 21st-century Realities: too Little too Poor and Too Much Water”.

The Faculty of Science and Sport, University of Technology, Jamaica (UTech) in collaboration with U.S Embassy hosted a Public Lecture under the theme ,”Facing 21st-century Realities: too Little too Poor and Too Much Water”on Tuesday, July 27, 2010, at the Technology Innovation Centre (TIC), UTech.   The lecture was delivered by retired Brigadier General, Professor Gerry Galloway a Research Professor of the Glen L. Martin, Institute and Professor of Engineering, University of Maryland as well as and Energy & Climate Partnership of the Americas Fellow on Climate Migration/Water Management. 

Professor Galloway discussed the challenges faced by the United States and countries around the world, such as Jamaica, in effectively managing our approach to droughts, increasingly poor water quality, lack of sanitation, floods, hurricanes and environmental degradation can have on water supply and the natural environment.